as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Jonathan Anderson’s departure from Loewe sparked an outpouring of online acclaim, and a 38 percent increase in searches for the brand on Lyst.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
Hackman's death prompted an outpouring of love for the Hollywood star, with tributes from his friends and former costars, including Clint Eastwood, Nathan Lane, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, and Morgan Freeman.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The outpouring was plenty more than pitcher Bailey Ober needed.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The outpouring of love to Pope Francis and his works just emphasize our craving for kindness, acceptance and understanding in our lives.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Jonathan Anderson’s departure from Loewe sparked an outpouring of online acclaim, and a 38 percent increase in searches for the brand on Lyst.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 May 2025
Hackman's death prompted an outpouring of love for the Hollywood star, with tributes from his friends and former costars, including Clint Eastwood, Nathan Lane, Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill Murray, and Morgan Freeman.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The outpouring was plenty more than pitcher Bailey Ober needed.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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The economy, one of the reasons for the exodus of up to 8 million Venezuelans in recent years, is in shambles.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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And yes, some gang members used the exodus to sneak into America.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
Noun
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What’s needed is sharper context in the flow of work.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Go with the flow, but not toward the beach: Trying to swim directly toward the beach when caught in a rip current is futile and exhausting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Imagine pouring syrup over a rock cake – all the lumps, all the bumps, will determine where the syrup goes and how fast.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In those first heady six months of his tenure, his unbridled ambition had the affection pouring from the terraces to the dugout.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Videos showing green flames erupting from a manhole cover following an explosion at Texas Tech University have drawn wide attention online.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bursts of energy erupting from the Sun, like solar flares, can generate shocks in the solar wind current, leading to higher risks for geomagnetic storms.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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